BusinessUber Texas lawchange bid tipped to failUber's attempt to replace a patchwork of local rules in Texas with a state law is headed for defeat.26 May 07:20 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus says RMA needs fixing for UFB rolloutChorus has called on the government to enact changes to the RMA to speed the fibre rollout.26 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandPM: Isis gains won't affect NZ troopsJohn Keys says NZ Defence Force chiefs have not shared the same concerns as US leaders about willingness of Iraqi troops to fight the Islamic State.26 May 12:18 AM
BDBDBanking and financeFMA probes Christchurch forex firmThe Financial Markets Authority is investigating Arena Capital, concerned investor funds may be at risk.21 May 06:00 AM
OpinionMark Keating: New property rules too little too lateMark Keating writes: The Government has been arm-twisted by its critics into a tax response to address Auckland property prices.17 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeUnlisted wants support in face of NZX oppositionShare trading platform Unlisted is applying for an exemption from the Financial Markets Authority.14 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandA 'major infringement of liberty'Making people on bail wear alcohol or drug-detecting bracelets is a "major infringement of liberty", the Law Society says.06 May 03:35 AM
World'Gay panic' defence under attackPressure is mounting for the abolition of a law allowing Queenslanders who kill homosexuals to have a murder charge reduced by arguing that their victim propositioned them.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to consider cosmetic testing banThe Government is expected to propose a ban on testing cosmetics on animals this afternoon.31 Mar 02:36 AM
OpinionEditorial: RMA looks likely to stay largely intactThe Prime Minister was quick to "rip up" the Government's intended reform of the Resource Management Act after the Northland byelection. Suspiciously quick.30 Mar 04:00 PM
TaxRMA reform likely to succeed, expertWinston Peters' win has raised fears about disruption to the Government's plans for RMA law reform, although one business leader sees scope for a more targeted and workable approach.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMPs could be paid more under new planJohn Key's plans to rein in politicians’ pay appear to be in a shambles as critics point out it would actually have delivered bigger pay increases in the long-term.11 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandAct ups ante for NorthlandThe tactical voting deals are flying in Northland.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLaw cutting MPs' pay rise to be urgently passedMPs will pass a law under urgency on Wednesday to cut their latest hefty pay rise and to index future increases against the same measure that is used for superannuation rises.09 Mar 06:25 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: He who pays the piper finally calls the tune ...PM’s regular ‘disappointment’ with racheting salaries hits crunch time, John Armstrong writes.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Routing around TICSA damageLast week's column on the consequences of the TICSA generated a fair bit of feedback from the industry.03 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Labour misses chance to rattle Govt with PetersThe Northland byelection had the makings of a real nailbiter if Labour had stood aside and made it a two-horse race.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$163m blowout - and countingThe $163 million cost of changing the child support rules will increase further when the IRD implements a completely new computer system.03 Mar 04:00 PM
EconomyMayor calls for limit to his pay riseAuckland mayor Len Brown and other local politicians have called for their pay to be reined in by the Government.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive questions to save sealifeNearly 10 per cent of our coastal marine area is now safeguarded by reserves. But are we really doing enough? Science reporter Jamie Morton poses five key questions.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPSA warning over MPs' pay increasesA move to rein in politicians' pay doesn't give moral authority to the Government in upcoming pay negotiations, public sector representatives say.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: The chilling effect of tech lawOver the years I've come to despair over how badly our politicians understand technology.27 Feb 12:10 AM
OpinionRichard Cornes: Courts update has odd omissionsThe Judicature Modernisation Bill had its second reading last week. Somehow it has not led the news, Dr Richard Cornes writes.23 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Hot girls 'n guns' quip draws fireA female Republican politician in Las Vegas is sponsoring legislation to allow guns on campuses, but only to be handled by females.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEPA rejects second seabed mining bidThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has today rejected an application for a major seabed mining operation proposed off the coast of Canterbury.10 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandPM's focus on family hardshipPrime Minister John Key has announced a review of the ways the Government spends billions on vulnerable families and children ahead of the Budget in May.10 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandThe good oil on bad supplementsThe supplement salesman who won't lie about pre-workouts: "They have stupidly toxic amounts of caffeine. It drives you mental so you train like a crackhead."09 Feb 04:00 PM
